Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 Black

Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 Black

Polaroid
24 Overall Score
vs
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

Olympus
67 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 Black

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the OM-D E-M1 as an exceptionally versatile and compact camera that excels in a wide range of shooting scenarios, from wildlife to street photography. Users love its robust build, ergonomic design, and the incredible 5-axis stabilization, though some note a learning curve with the complex menu system. A couple of long-term users remain highly satisfied after years of use, highlighting the camera's ability to produce beautiful prints up to 18x24 inches. The most common criticisms center on the challenging menu, a reported white balance issue causing a yellow tint in certain conditions, and the continuous autofocus needing refinement.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent 5-axis image stabilization
  • Versatile for multiple shooting scenarios
  • Comfortable ergonomics and handling
  • Customizable controls
Cons
  • Complex menu system
  • White balance issues causing yellow tint
  • Continuous autofocus needs improvement
  • Learning curve for new users
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Image quality 7
👍 Image stabilization 3
👍 Ergonomics 5
👎 Menu system complexity 3
👎 White balance 1

Scores

Beginner
Polaroid
47
Olympus
80
Sports Wildlife
Polaroid
20
Olympus
69
Vlogging
Polaroid
15
Olympus
67
Travel
Polaroid
19
Olympus
63
Wedding Events
Polaroid
18
Olympus
63
Streaming
Polaroid
27
Olympus
62
Youtube
Polaroid
18
Olympus
61
Photography
Polaroid
20
Olympus
61
Video
Polaroid
19
Olympus
56
Product Photography
Polaroid
25
Olympus
55

Specifications

Polaroid Now+ Generation 3Olympus OM-D E-M1
Sensor
Type—Live MOS
Size—micro-four-thirds
Megapixels—16.299999237060547 MP★
ISO Range—100★
Processor—TruePic VII
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
118
AF Type—Contrast Detection: 81Phase Detection: 37
Eye AF✗✓★
Animal AF✗—
Subject Detection✗—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)—10 fps★
Electronic Shutter✗✓★
Video
Max Resolution—1080p★
1080p FPS—30 fps★
RAW Video—✓★
Codec—H.264, Motion JPEG
Display & EVF
Screen Size—3"★
Touchscreen✗✓★
Articulating—✓★
EVF Resolution—2.4M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.45 kg0.44 kg★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✗✓★
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-C★—
Hot Shoe✗✓★

Pros & Cons

Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 Black

  • Strong affordability (70th percentile)
  • Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average video (25th percentile)
  • Below average display (30th percentile)
  • Below average sensor (33rd percentile)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1

Scores 67 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography